Director of Business Development (Full-Time)
Why Join Us?
Earning potential: Base salary + uncapped commission + bonuses
Comprehensive benefits: Car allowance, medical, dental, vision, and more
Flexible work hours
Supportive culture: Industry-leading company with a collaborative team environment
Recession-resistant industry
About the Role
We are seeking a driven and results-oriented Director of Business Development to join our team in the Tampa/Orlando area. This is a full-time outside sales position focused on growing business within the Tampa/Orlando area and surrounding regions. Target markets include corporate office (multi-tenant), industrial/manufacturing, healthcare, and education (K-12 through university).
Core Responsibilities
Ability to drive and commute throughout the entire territory
- 3-4 days in the field meeting with clients
- 1-2 days research, follow up and admin duties
Drive new business through prospecting, qualifying, and closing long-cycle sales with C-level decision-makers
- Ability to create proposals and presentations
- Collaborate with operations to align contract terms and customer expectations
- Meet with operations weekly at the local office- discuss upcoming opportunities, renewal and event collaboration
- Attend in person industry events, trade shows (ability to set up and take down booth), and networking functions to increase brand awareness and lead generation
- Minimum of 3 association meetings per month
- Monthly meetings, committee meetings, trade shows and golf tournaments
- 2 referral partner meetings- ex: coffee, breakfast or lunch meetings
Develop and execute a strategic marketing plan to support sales goals
- In the field- face to face throughout the entire territory
- Minimum of 8 new prospect meetings per month
- Follow up meetings
- Building walks- ability to walk entire building and take stairs
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of sales activity and metrics
Foster a professional, ethical image of the company in the market
What We're Looking For Must Haves
- 3+ years of direct B2B sales experience
- Experience with complex solution sales and long sales cycles
- Proven ability to meet sales targets and operate under accountability
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills written and verbal
- Skilled in overcoming objections and building trust-based client relationships
- Self-motivated, goal-driven, and results-oriented
- Comfortable with cold calling and territory management
- Tech proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent organization and time management
- High integrity, responsibility, and adaptability
Preferred Qualifications
- Success in prospecting and qualifying leads
- Effective networking and referral-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong negotiation and closing abilities
- CRM experience (Salesforce preferred)
- Professionalism in managing gatekeepers and securing meetings with decision-makers
- Willingness to learn and be coached
- Familiarity with entering call reports or using sales tracking tools
Bonus Points Nice to Haves
- Experience in janitorial, facility, or adjacent services industry
- Active or past participation in professional organizations (e.g., BOMA, IFMA, IREM)
- Salesforce CRM proficiency
Ready to grow your career and your income with a company that values drive and integrity? Apply today.